Social Protection Consultant - Operational Guidance and Policy Development on Integrated Social Protection Systems
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Consultant to provide policy and technical products to ensure the effective policy/practice application of UNICEF’s Social Protection Strategic Framework.
Purpose:
Please see Terms of Reference
Qualification:
• Advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in economics, social sciences, public policy and/or international development policy
• 6-8 years of professional work experience in policy, technical assistance, capacity building related to social policy and/or social protection
• Expert knowledge on social protection policy debates and evidence required
• Previous experience in social protection policy development or programme implementation at national level is a plus
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills required
• Previous research experience on poverty and/or development. Experience in quantitative or qualitative data collection and analysis is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required; skills in another UN language desirable
• Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to contribute to a team
• 6-8 years of professional work experience in policy, technical assistance, capacity building related to social policy and/or social protection
• Expert knowledge on social protection policy debates and evidence required
• Previous experience in social protection policy development or programme implementation at national level is a plus
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills required
• Previous research experience on poverty and/or development. Experience in quantitative or qualitative data collection and analysis is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required; skills in another UN language desirable
• Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to contribute to a team
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and P11 form to Jyablonski@unicef.organd dmartins@unicef.org with subject line “Social Protection Consultant” by 20 March 2013. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Submissions made without a daily rate will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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